[Every little change in the young man's face is carefully noted, run through all the levels of Cassian's knowledge about body language, how to tell when someone is lying. This young man isn't exactly adept at hiding his intentions, masking his feelings, and Cassian is more than a little surprised to discover that...all signs are pointing to him being honest.]
No. [A pause, and then he continues, cautiously though the hardness has gone out of his expression.] I only arrived a couple of days ago, and I haven't been to any parties in a long while.
[Which means something definitely isn't right. Cassian is on the alert, prepared, but not quite ready to make his leave or attack. The young man doesn't strike him as dangerous or malicious - he actually looked hurt not to be recognized.]
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No. [A pause, and then he continues, cautiously though the hardness has gone out of his expression.] I only arrived a couple of days ago, and I haven't been to any parties in a long while.
[Which means something definitely isn't right. Cassian is on the alert, prepared, but not quite ready to make his leave or attack. The young man doesn't strike him as dangerous or malicious - he actually looked hurt not to be recognized.]
Maybe your name will help?